Taxonomy

Division:

Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants

Family:

Amaranthaceae

Genus:

Alternanthera

Species:

Alternanthera tetramera

Growth Characteristics

Growth Habit:

Aquatic , Subshrub

Height:

60 cm

Drought Tolerance:

Low

Bloom Months:

may,jun,jul,aug,sep,oct

Bloom Colors:

white, cream

Garden & Ecology Notes

Wildlife Value:

wetland birds, small mammals